These companies have been making racing tires for DECADES. How is it so impossible to have a tire that allows drivers to drive flat-out for 20-25 laps and not get explode-y?

F1 specifically requested tires that would degrade to help competition. They got what they asked for.

And other tire manufacturers are using it to destroy Pirelli's reputation with the public. I wouldn't be surprised if Pirelli say "Fark it all" and Bernie struggles to find a replacement without while keeping the requirement that the tires be made out of pure feces.